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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,825.71, 30,137.24 and 17,793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,825.71, 30,137.24 and 17,793.17 is: 24,569.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,825.71 : 30,137.24 = 17,793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,825.71/30,137.24 = 17,793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,825.71x = 30,137.24 × 17,793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,825.71x = 536,237,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,237,034.65/21,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.05

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